old3bob Posted 12 hours ago she is just out of reach as she touches you.... and that is enough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forestofclarity Posted 9 hours ago I don't think there is a strict division between "enlightened" and "not enlightened"--- it is on a spectrum. One classic Advaitic definition is that realization starts with tattva jnana, or knowing reality, followed by manonasa, the destruction of the mind (in this case, the mind's thinkative and clinging nature) and a thinning of mental habits, vasana kshaya. This thinkative mind and mental habits is usually what we take to be "us," so the '"you" is in the way. The result is the natural cessation of fear, doubt, and suffering. The usual indications are a lack of reactivity, spontaneity, an expansive view, etc. The mechanical habits of mind is very apparent in most of us, and the lack of it also seems apparent. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted 27 minutes ago 13 hours ago, Surya said: Do I understand you correctly in that you are saying that the physical and mental is one and the same? Urrrgha .... Ummm , no, you misunderstood yourself . You said : " the spirit/magical realm vs. the material, " I suggest removing the vs from that ^ not this new arrangement of 'physical vs mental ' . vs means 'against, opposed to , or in contrast to '. Spirit our magic should not work or be against the material . it should not oppose it but give depth meaning and insight into the material and although it can seem in contrast to it , for many it isn't ; for example a traditional Aboriginal believe ( before invasion of the nasty people ) was 'this IS heaven ' . No separation between spiritual and material , they interweave and flow into each other . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
old3bob Posted 25 minutes ago On 7/11/2025 at 12:40 PM, Cobie said: ok. you are “illumination”-luke. meaning of an incandescent or energy saving LED type? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
